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Concise Chinese Tort Laws

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  • The first book (and probably the only book to date) on China's tort law that was written in English for international audiences
  • Explains the theories, legislative processes and applications of China's modern tort law from three different standpoints (academic, statute and case law perspectives), providing a comprehensive view of the law's past, present and future
  • Mr. Xiang Li, one of the two authors recently received a letter from President Obama, acknowledging his excellent contribution and achievements

Part of the book series: China-EU Law Series (CELS, volume 1)

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Table of contents (36 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Torts in Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. The Development of Tort Law in China

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 3-9
    3. Tortious Act and Tort Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 11-21
    4. Imputation Principles of Tort Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 23-33
    5. Elements of Tort Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 35-43
    6. Joint Tort Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 45-54
    7. Affirmative Defenses Against Tort Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 55-66
    8. General Tort Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 67-76
    9. Special Provisions on Liable Parties

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 77-87
    10. Special Tort Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 89-105
    11. Form of Tortious Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 107-117
    12. Methods for Assuming Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 119-128
    13. Damage Compensation

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 129-138
  3. Tort Law of the People’s Republic of China—Rules, Explanation and Examples

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 139-139
    2. General Provisions

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 141-145
    3. Circumstances to Waive Liability and Mitigate Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 167-171
    4. Special Provisions on Tortfeasors

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 173-182
    5. Product Liability

      • Xiang Li, Jigang Jin
      Pages 183-189

About this book

The explosive economic development in China over the last three decades has created social challenges unprecedented in the country's history. In response, China has overhauled its existing tort laws and even created new tort laws. By exploring its principles, theories and history, this book provides international readers a fresh outlook on China's tort law system. Granted that some concepts or theories in China's modern tort laws were "borrowed" from the west, the principles behind them can nevertheless often find their roots in ancient Chinese philosophies, concepts or even laws. This book also uses real cases to explain the courts' application of China's tort laws and the meaning of the corresponding statutes.

Authors and Affiliations

  • China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, China

    Xiang Li

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, San Francisco, USA

    Jigang Jin

About the authors

Professor Xiang Li is a nationally recognized expert in the area of comparative tort law. He joined the faculty of the China University of Political Science and Law as associate professor in 2006. He also holds a joint appointment with the Europe Union-China School of Law. Professor Li specializes in torts and civil procedure. Additional research areas of focus are: contract, product liability, charity and copyright law. Professor Li earned his LL.B. from Fudan University, and his J.D. from University of Minnesota Law School. His research has been published in a variety of outlets in law, legal education, and social policy. His publications include: Problems in Tort Law (co-authored) Cases and Materials on Products Liability, Basic Contract Law, the Law of Civil Procedure, Class Actions in a Comprehensive Horizon (co-authored), American Copyright Law, and Torts: Fundamentals, Cases and Materials.

Jigang Jin is a litigation attorney with an international law firm (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP). He specializes in IP and complex commercial litigations, and is based at the firm’s Silicon Valley office. Jigang graduated with a J.D. degree from University of Minnesota Law School and a B.E. degree from Xi’an Jiaotong University. He is also the author of a novel.

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eBook USD 84.99
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  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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